Great career opportunity with a growing non-profit community behavioral health agency that has been providing services to children, adults, families and communities in Western Massachusetts since 1938
Organization provides comprehensive, outcome-driven behavioral health care. We are dedicated to offering high quality, affordable and culturally appropriate care to people of all ages and income levels in our constituent communities.
The Forensic Psychologist will provide evaluation services to the Superior, Juvenile, and District Courts. Perform court-ordered evaluations in criminal and civil matters per MGL Chapter 123 and 119, within the guidelines established by DFMH.
Perform need-for-treatment evaluations requested by Probation Officers. Provide testimony to the courts, as required.
Communicate with jail mental health staff regarding concerns about or special needs of defendants. Arrange for placement of committed individuals. Documents and bills for services in a manner that is compliant with all applicable rules/regulations
Provide consultation and training services to the courts, Bar, Probation departments, District Attorney, and Community mental health providers.
Consult with judges, attorneys, and probation officers regarding mental health issues and the disposition of mentally ill defendants.
Provide training on mental health issues. Provide evaluation services to Jails and Houses of Corrections.
Provide psychological testing and diagnostic assessments. Provide risk and suicide assessments and Consult with correctional staff regarding mentally ill inmates
Qualifications: Doctorate in Psychology; independently licensed. Previous experience. Certification as Designated Forensic Professional is a plus, but not required
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.